Recent research found evidence of toxic black carbon particles (soot) in cord blood and placenta tissue in pregnant mothers.
How Air Pollution Harms Pregnancy
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. It was written in partnership with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Air pollution threatens the health of everyone, but it poses outsize risks for pregnant people …
Letter to Congress in Support of Maternal Health Provisions in the Build Back Better Act, September 17, 2021
Date: September 17, 2021 To: The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Charles Schumer Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The …
Black Maternal Health and the Climate Crisis: How Climate Change Affects Maternal Health and What Congress Can Do About It
On May 26, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners held a virtual congressional briefing to discuss how climate change is impacting health outcomes of pregnant women and babies and how Black mothers are disproportionately affected by these health impacts. This virtual …
Letter to President Biden About Addressing the Climate Crisis’ Domestic Impacts on Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes, April 20, 2021
Date: April 20, 2021 To: President Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 Re: Addressing the Climate Crisis’ Domestic Impacts on Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes Dear President Biden, We are a group of human rights, reproductive …
Virtual Cafecito: The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
On February 8, Congress took a big step forward to improve Black maternal health by introducing legislation that would improve the health of mothers and their babies. The Black Maternal Health Act of 2021, led by Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12) and Lauren …
Congress Aims to Improve Black Mothers Maternal Health
We are supporting the Black Maternal Health Act of 2021, known as the “Momnibus” because we believe every mother deserves equitable care.
Healthy Pregnancy Guide
This “Healthy Pregnancy Guide” is filled with tools, tips, information, and product recommendations for healthier solutions – based in hard science and research – on the ways to cultivate healthy practices and a healthy pregnancy.
How Mercury Poisoning Works
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. Ever wonder why pregnant people are advised to minimize eating tuna? Large fish are contaminated with mercury, a potent neurotoxin. An estimated 75,000 …